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Sankranthiki Vasthunam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAnil Ravipudi
Written byAnil Ravipudi
Produced byDil Raju
Sirish
Starring
CinematographySameer Reddy
Edited byTammiraju
Music byBheems Ceciroleo
Production
company
Distributed bySri Venkateswara Creations
Sony Pictures Films India
Release date
  • 14 January 2025 (2025-01-14)
Running time
144 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹50 crore[2]
Box office₹225–300 crore[a]

Sankranthiki Vasthunam (transl. We are coming this Sankranthi) is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Anil Ravipudi and produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations. It stars Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary alongside Naresh, P. Sai Kumar, VTV Ganesh, Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, Upendra Limaye and Srinivas Avasarala.

The film features music composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, with cinematography by Sameer Reddy. Principal photography took place in Rajahmundry, Hyderabad, Kasaragod, Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Rishikesh.

Sankranthiki Vasthunam was released on 14 January 2025, coinciding with the Sankranthi festival and it received mixed reviews from critics. The film grossed ₹225—300 Crore worldwide and emerged as the highest-grossing Telugu film and fourth Indian film of the year.[6][7] The film is also dubbed in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi. In Tamil, it is dubbed and titled as Pongalukku Varugirom.

Plot

Satya Akkela, a renowned businessman, comes to India for a business vacation to Telangana on the CM Keshava’s invitation. Upon the party president's suggestion, he comes to eat in a farmhouse but gets kidnapped by Biju Pandey’s gang, in order to use him as a hostage to get his brother Papa pandey released. However the jailer George Antony refuses to release Papa Pandey without official statement from the government (which Keshava is not willing to do as Akella’s kidnap will jeopardize his position). Meenakshi, a police officer investigates, and takes help from her ex YD Raju a former encounter specialist. However Raju is married to Bhagyam and has 4 children, and has never told Bhagyam about his ex.

Meenakshi comes to Raju and asks him to come help, but Bhagyam is worried that their relationship might rekindle and demands to join the operation as well, along with her son father and their household worker. Left with no choice the CM allows it. The group sneak into the jail where Papa Pandey is arrested and arrange for a fight so that Pandey gets injured and needs hospitalization. They trick George Antony and his subordinate Manikya Rao in order to take Papa with them, and escape. Unfortunately on the way Papa pandey gets pushed off a cliff by Bhagyam when she tries to get him to eat her food. Left with no choice Raju trucks Biju Pandey by changing Papa pandey’s clothes and using strings to make him act like a puppet. Bhagyam and Meenakshi keep fighting between themselves while Raju and the remaining group struggle to keep the peace.

Finally at a shootout between Pandey gang and their rival, Biju pandey finds out that Papa is dead but the group escapes with Akella. However they track them down where Raju expresses his frustration with both Bhagyam and Meenakshi and takes down the entire gang and kills Biju. At the end however Raju takes Akella with him and tells the CM that Raju’s teacher was humiliated and accused of a crime by an MLA (who happened to be Keshava’s uncle), and demands that an apology be given, or news of Akella’s kidnapping would be leaked.

Raju’s teacher is exonerated, and Akella returns to the US. Raju and Bhagyam return home but to their shock Meenakshi is transferred to their village and is now their new neighbor, setting the scene for further trouble for Raju between his wife and his ex.

Cast

Production

Anil Ravipudi's third collaboration with Venkatesh after F2: Fun and Frustration (2019) and F3: Fun and Frustration (2022) was announced in July 2024.[8] The film was produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations who also produced their earlier collaborations. Meenakshi Chaudhary and Aishwarya Rajesh were cast as the female leads.[9] The title was announced as Sankrantiki Vasthunam in November 2024.[10]

Principal photography began on 11 July 2024.[11] Filming took place in Rajahmundry, Tiruchirapalli, Hyderabad, Kasaragod, Koraput, Dehradun, Mussoorie and Rishikesh. The climax of the movie was shot in Kadapa. [12]

Music

Main article: Sankranthiki Vasthunam (soundtrack)

The soundtrack album was released on 14 January 2025 after the film's release.[13]

Release

Theatrical

Sankranthiki Vasthunam was released in theatres on 14 January 2025, coinciding with Sankranthi.[14]

Distribution

The overseas rights were acquired by Phars Film Co, while Shloka Entertainments bought the distribution rights for North America.[15][16] The United Kingdom theatrical rights were sold to Dreamz Entertainment.[17] The distribution rights in Australia and New Zealand were acquired by Hamsini Entertainment and Tolly Movies International.[18]

Home media

The satellite and digital rights of the film were acquired by Zee Telugu and ZEE5, respectively.[19][20] ZEE5 acquired films digital streaming rights sold for ₹30 crore.[21] The film was telecast on Zee Telugu before its OTT release on 1 March 2025.[22] It began streaming on ZEE5 from 1 March 2025.[23][24]

Reception

Critical response

Avad Mohammad of OTTplay gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is a perfect festival watch packed with loads of entertainment. Venkatesh leads from the front, delivering a hilarious performance. While the predictable storyline may not appeal to everyone, the family audience is sure to enjoy the film."[25] T. Maruthi Acharya of India Today gave 3/5 stars and wrote "With its mix of engaging comedy and uneven storytelling, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is a decent outing for families seeking light-hearted entertainment."[26] B.H. Harish of Cinema Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "But then again, it depends on you if you want to judge this film from that lens. For everyone else who merely wants to have a few hearty laughs, Sankranthiki Vasthunam offers them in plenty."[27] Sashidhar Adivi of Times Now gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam will often make you laugh, especially if you are a fan of out-and-out slapstick comedies. A focused script, tighter editing and impressive cinematography would have elevated the film a few notches. The muddled-up storyline and how the events pan out leave much to be desired."[28]

Sequel

After the success of Sankranthiki Vasthunam, Ravipudi planned a sequel named Malli Sankranthiki Vasthunam. The film will be released on January 2027, coinciding Sankranthi.[29]

Notes

  1. ^ Pinkvilla has reported ₹225 crore gross,[3] while The Hans India[4] and The Economic Times have reported the ₹300 crore gross.[5]

References

  1. ^ "CBFC | Search Film". Central Board of Film Certification. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  2. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (4 April 2025). "Digital platforms and Telugu cinema: Has the bubble burst?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
  3. ^ Dixit, Mohit (1 February 2025). "Box Office: After Sankranthiki Vasthunam's historic Rs 225 crore plus global gross, Anil Ravipudi begins his next with Chiranjeevi". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  4. ^ Sistu, Suhas (30 January 2025). "Venkatesh creates a record as 'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' reaches 300 Cr milestone". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam sequel announced. When will the superhit Telegu movie be released?". The Economic Times. 11 February 2025. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  6. ^ Dixit, Mohit (4 February 2025). "Box Office: After theatrical blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunam, Venkatesh shifts focus to OTT release of Rana Naidu 2". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam sequel announced. When will the superhit Telegu movie be released?". The Economic Times. 1 February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  8. ^ "SVC 58 : వైరటీ పోస్టర్ తో వెంకటేష్, అనిల్ రావిపూడి చిత్రం అనౌన్స్మెంట్." NTV Telugu. 1 July 2024. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  9. ^ "SVC 58: Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi's third collaboration goes on floors". Desimartini. 11 July 2024. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Venkatesh Daggubati's VenkyAnil3 is now titled Sankranthiki Vasthunam: First-look poster OUT!". Desimartini. 1 November 2024.
  11. ^ "VenkyAnil3 SHOOT BEGINS: వెంకటేష్, అనిల్ రావిపూడిల సినిమా షూటింగ్ ప్రారంభం - టాలీవుడ్‌లోకి 'యానిమల్' నటుడు ఎంట్రీ, ఇదిగో మేకింగ్ వీడియో". ABP Live Telugu. 11 July 2024.
  12. ^ "'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' is filming a song in Dehradun". Telugu Cinema. 25 November 2024. Archived from the original on 25 November 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Celebrate this Sankranti with high-energy beats and vibrant vibes! 💃🎉 Sankranthiki Vasthunam full album is out now". X (formerly Twitter). 14 January 2025 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam's release date announced". Telugu Cinema. 20 November 2024.
  15. ^ "#SankranthikiVasthunam US Bookings opened now!". 5 January 2025 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ "Delivering the ULTIMATEFESTIVE ENTERTAINER #సంక్రాంతికివస్తున్నాం for audiences of all ages this SANKRANTHI!🤩#SankranthikiVasthunam North America Release by @ShlokaEnts💥". 8 December 2024 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "#SankranthiSandadiShuru in 5 DAYS 😍 UK Premieres on jan 13 😍 ❤️ UK RELEASE BY @TeamDreamZE". 9 January 2025 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "#SankranthikiVasthunam Australia 🇦🇺 & New Zealand 🇳🇿 Release by @tolly_movies & @Hamsinien💥". 28 December 2024 – via Twitter.
  19. ^ "#SankranthikiVasthunam satellite rights acquired by #ZeeTelugu". 10 January 2025 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunam locks OTT platform: Where to watch the Venkatesh starrer". OTTplay. 13 January 2025.
  21. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (4 April 2025). "Digital platforms and Telugu cinema: Has the bubble burst?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
  22. ^ "Venkatesh starrer 'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' to premiere on TV before OTT? Here's what we know". The Times of India. 11 February 2024.
  23. ^ More, Shalmesh (6 March 2025). "Sankranthiki Vasthunam On OTT: Venkatesh Starrer Creates History On Zee5, Beats RRR & HanuMan". Koimoi. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  24. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunam OTT release date: Venkatesh Daggubati's hit available for streaming; when and where to watch ?". mint.
  25. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam Review: A paisa vasool family drama that entertains thoroughly". OTTplay. 14 January 2025.
  26. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam review: Venkatesh, Ravipudi deliver a generic but fun film". India Today. 14 January 2025.
  27. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunam Movie Review: An almost overwhelming, roller-coaster of a feast!". Cinema Express. 14 January 2025.
  28. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunam Movie Review: Venkatesh, Anil Ravipudi's Film Is Intermittently Funny". Times Now. 14 January 2025.
  29. ^ "Anil Ravipudi hints at Sankranthiki Vasthunam's sequel; reveals title". Cinema Express. 19 January 2025.
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